The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri (2006)

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Callie Khouri's seminal, Oscar-winning® screenplay for Thelma & Louise, released in 1991, gave voice to a profound cultural moment and became one of the most provocative cinematic landmarks of the '90s. It was the Kentucky native's first attempt at a screenplay. In this enlightening interview, Khouri describes how spending years doing music video production in the '80s inspired her not only to write, but to write with a purpose. A passionate activist with a resume that includes Something to Talk About and her adaptation of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, which she also directed, Khouri discusses in detail the pressure of living up to such early acclaim, what it's like to be a woman in the industry, and how the state of the world around you fuels and shapes your creative mindset. Also a frequent script doctor and former Writers Guild of America board member, Khouri delves into the ongoing issues facing the WGA, its membership, and its much-maligned arbitration process.

Director: Dave Moldavon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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What is The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri about?
Callie Khouri's seminal, Oscar-winning® screenplay for Thelma & Louise, released in 1991, gave voice to a profound cultural moment and became one of the most provocative cinematic landmarks of the '90s. It was the Kentucky native's first attempt at a screenplay. In this enlightening interview, Khouri describes how spending years doing music video production in the '80s inspired her not only to write, but to write with a purpose. A passionate activist with a resume that includes Something to Talk About and her adaptation of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, which she also directed, Khouri discusses in detail the pressure of living up to such early acclaim, what it's like to be a woman in the industry, and how the state of the world around you fuels and shapes your creative mindset. Also a frequent script doctor and former Writers Guild of America board member, Khouri delves into the ongoing issues facing the WGA, its membership, and its much-maligned arbitration process.
Who directed The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri?
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri was directed by Dave Moldavon.
Who stars in The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri?
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri stars Callie Khouri.
How long is The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri?
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri?
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri is a Documentary film.
Where was The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri produced?
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Callie Khouri was produced in United States of America.